Paul Grahamtook issue with how he was quoted in The Information, and seems to have successfully distracted public comment away from his dirt-stupid "girls, huh, I don't know" and onto whether the word "these" makes any difference (the answer is: who cares). The Information's Jessica Lessinresponded informatively and at length. If you're not sure whose side to be on, just know that Mike Arrington is on Paul Graham's side and Mike Arrington's presence defines the wrong side of any argument. How's your boat, Mike?

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~We tabs hae run about the braes, and puâ€™d the gowans fine ;~

The title today is from a David Foster Wallace essay on John Updike, so tonight while you're getting drunk, take a minute to ponder "the prospect of dying without having loved something more than yourself." And Happy New Year!